Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Mary Parish nearby has 83% more documented species, Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #99 for species diversity among 100 St. Mary Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 1th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Mary Parish

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Very Common0.42 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common0.27 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Very Common0.23 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Very Common0.23 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common0.22 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.22 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Common0.22 obs.

Kinosternon subrubrum

Common Mud Turtle

Common0.21 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common0.21 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common0.18 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Common0.18 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Occasional0.11 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Mary Parish

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-83% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-83% vs. current

Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-83% vs. current

Patterson

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Morgan City

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-28% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within St. Mary Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Mary Parish

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-83% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-83% vs. current

Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-83% vs. current

Patterson

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Morgan City

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-28% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Very Common0.42 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common0.27 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Very Common0.23 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Very Common0.23 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common0.22 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.22 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Common0.22 obs.

Kinosternon subrubrum

Common Mud Turtle

Common0.21 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common0.21 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common0.18 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Common0.18 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Occasional0.11 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Mary Parish

-83% species diversity